There
is no scarcity of drinking water in India. Most towns and cities have a
well planned system of over head tanks that store water which can be
used as and when the need be. Though Indian drinking water is clean, it
is advisable that you keep in mind some basic safety while drinking
water on you visit to India. Given below are some tips and precautions
that will be for our own safety.
Bottled mineral water is available all through India in all
roadside shops. Make sure you drink that mineral water and do not
forget to check the manufacturing and expiry date.
While eating out in restaurants, make sure you order bottled
water only. If they serve you water in a glass that is not clean,
insist on getting a bottle and drink from that.
Some roadside vendors sell water in plastic bags. Do not drink
that at any cost.
Do not drink tap water. Tap water is usually used for bathing and
laundry purposes.
If the water served to you has something floating in it, do not
drink it and have it replaced.
Some places may offer you water from a handpump. That water is
equally harmful and it is not advisable that you drink it.
While traveling in trains, it is recommended that you use bottled
water for brushing and flossing.
If staying with someone, make sure there is an aquaguard, or a
water filter. If both are not available, insist on getting bottled
mineral water. If that is also not possible, drink boiled water.
There
is no scarcity of drinking water in India. Most towns and cities have a
well planned system of over head tanks that store water which can be
used as and when the need be. Though Indian drinking water is clean, it
is advisable that you keep in mind some basic safety while drinking
water on you visit to India. Given below are some tips and precautions
that will be for our own safety.
